Kenneth Murphy

Kenneth Murphy is an accomplished executive consultant with extensive experience in organization management, global leadership, and talent development. Since 1991, Kenneth has built organizational capabilities, optimized performance, and developed leaders across various sectors, focusing on strategic leadership, workforce planning, and human capital management. As the Director of Career & Professional Development and Executive Career Coach at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Kenneth manages career counseling services for graduate students and alumni. Kenneth also serves as President and CEO of 1West Management Group, overseeing global business strategies and leadership development initiatives. Previous roles include senior leadership positions at Xilinx, Blue Shield of California, and Altera Corporation, each marked by significant contributions to talent management and organizational transformation. Kenneth's educational background includes a Ph.D. candidacy in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine University, an MHROD from the University of San Francisco, and a B.A. in Psychology from Chapman University.